Substance Abuse/Drugs

Q3 quarterly check-in to discuss successes, challenges, and any updates to goals and activities. Lenoir County mentioned they would like some resources about sustainability. Additionally, CCFF and Lenoir County are continuing to discuss how to do a trauma walkthrough.

Met with state agency to discuss updates and how the award is wrapping up. Site is lookin ginto other funding sources to continue the program. Joel provided direct TTA during the call about other streams of funding. No TTA needs at this time.

On 10/2/24 Grantee emailed to ask if they needed a logic model for each of their sub recipients. Allison said no.

On 10/2/24 Grantee emailed to ask if they needed a logic model for each of their sub recipients. Allison said no.

One way to promote a drug-free community is to increase awareness of the issue within the community. In this presentation, participants will gain insights into the rise of opiates and methamphetamines substances that have significantly impacted tribal communities. They will explore the detrimental effects of drug abuse on youth, learn to identify behaviors associated with substance misuse and understand the essential medical responses required in such situations.

Review the 7-step approach to drug influence and identification which includes pulse, horizontal gaze nystagmus, vertical nystagmus, lack of convergence, pupillary comparison, pupil reaction and Romberg stand. Gain understanding in how the eyes react to drug influence and the effects on the central nervous system. Practice what you have learned using hands-on activities. As a law enforcement or parole/probation officer, you will gain the skills you need to recognize impairment caused by the most abused drugs or alcohol

The opioid crisis and the flood of other drugs has reached epidemic proportion in many of our tribal communities across the nation. According to the 2018 National Survey on Drug Use and Health Tables, twice as many American Indians and Alaska Natives require treatment for addiction compared to any other racial and ethnic group.

Join guests Tamera Marshall, Youth Diversion Coordinator for Oglala Sioux Tribe and Annie Brokenleg, Juvenile Diversion Coordinator for the State of South Dakota for this community of practice session focused on highlighting tribal-state collaboration through the South Dakota Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative. Engage in peer exchange with other services providers focused on the value of multi-jurisdictional collaboration in juvenile diversion.

The Deflection Mentoring Initiative provides communities interested in starting deflection programs the opportunity to learn from established or innovative programs that have shown success in meeting the treatment needs of individuals with a substance use disorder, and in some cases an overdose. During site visits, mentors will provide opportunities for observation and peer-to-peer exchanges, including opportunities to observe the law enforcement/first responder diversion or referral program in action and allowing mentee sites to engage with program personnel. Mentee match is pending.

Held Check-in Call with State agency and FY20 subgrantees and FY23 evaluator. FY20 grantees provided updates and discussed wrapping up grant. Let us know that they did apply for NCE but have not heard back yet. State provided updates on FY23 grant and are on track. They released the RFP and are in the process of deciding on subgrantees. No other TTA needs.